In defense of graphic novels

Raquel Pilar

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In defense of graphic novels. (2025). Synergy, 23(2). https://slav.vic.edu.au/index.php/Synergy/article/view/905

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Raquel Pilar, a school librarian in an international school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, explores the role of graphic novels in the reading experiences of her young students and argues for their many benefits.

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